bbrc Posted June 29, 2009 Report Share Posted June 29, 2009 Hi, Was wondering if any body had any experience of the electronic powder dispensers/scale combinations. do they work ok? or are they too much messing about? Would appreciate comments from any one who has used one before I consider taking the plunge! Regards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6mmBR Posted June 29, 2009 Report Share Posted June 29, 2009 Hi, I use a Lyman DPS 2 with the speed upgrade kit. I load all my ammunition using it and I found the consistency of the ammo to be second to non. It produces very low SD's and ES's It is very quick and easy to use, the only problem I have found is if my mobile phone rang it would drive the electronics nuts, I just leave my mobile in another room and have had no further problems. Cheers Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auquhollie Posted June 29, 2009 Report Share Posted June 29, 2009 I bought the RCBS a month ago and IMHO it is the way forward. The way i work mine is to have it auto dispence as soon as the pan is placed back on the scale. Once a load is thrown i empty the powder into the case and replace the pan. I then seat the bullet, check depth and place into the box. By the time you have done that your next load is waiting. For load developement it is so much better. Working up in .1 grain increments is a doddle, no more moving a beam scale or fiddling with the Harrel. From now on i won't use anything else. To calibrate it is a 30 second procedure and that is it done. To empty the thrower of powder you simply open up a tap on the side of the hopper and empty back into the tub. A quick brush out as its emptying and at the same time i run the scale for a few seconds to empty the trickler tube. All in all id'e say less than a minute and its cleaned out ready for the next type powder (if swapping between two different powder types). Ok there not cheap but if you dont mind the cost then go for it. You wont regret it. Ads Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1967spud Posted June 29, 2009 Report Share Posted June 29, 2009 rcbs or lyman then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elwood Posted June 29, 2009 Report Share Posted June 29, 2009 I use the RCBS charge master 1500 and love it, there are several tweaks that can be made to make it even better, like automatic dispensing upon placing the pan back on the scales as well as the dispensing speed being speeded up. There was a review on 6BR.com between the three main players, RCBS, Lyman and Pact? the RCBS charge master came out tops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jinks Posted June 30, 2009 Report Share Posted June 30, 2009 Have a look here...... http://www.6mmbr.com/powderdispensers01.html http://www.6mmbr.com/powderdispensers02.html Cheers, Jinks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elwood Posted June 30, 2009 Report Share Posted June 30, 2009 Jinks ya da man with the links. Thats the review I was referring too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Coltauto Posted July 1, 2009 Report Share Posted July 1, 2009 I've been using the RCBS ChargeMaster Combo for some time. The current model is a solid improvement over their earlier Pact manufacturered product - One transformer rather than two, the current model is linked with an electrical connector rather than an IR port, the new unit is much faster regardless charge size, there is a build in draft guard, and the combination is more accurate. Like another gentleman who responded, I use mine for load development as well as production of critical ammo and it does a good job. Fewer mistakes to make when changing charges than would be the case when moving the links on a mechanical scale. I change mine over by tipping it back to empty the dispensing tubes back into the hopper, than invert the unit and dump out the hopper content. My only complaint is the hopper material. If powder is left in it for a few hours the powder will react with the plastic and permanently damage or discolor the surface of the clear plastic. In all fairness, RCBS makes note not to do this. It would be nice if material was used that allowed storage of powder in hoppers for faster change over and filling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidesy Posted July 3, 2009 Report Share Posted July 3, 2009 hi .....look on youtube.....plenty of demo's on there ...the RCBS would be my pick if i had the disposable income.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sprags Posted July 3, 2009 Report Share Posted July 3, 2009 I have the Lyman DPS 2, it is a cracking bit of kit IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eric Posted July 4, 2009 Report Share Posted July 4, 2009 Iv,e had the RCBS chargemaster 1500 since it first came out and its a great peice of kit. Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berger Posted July 4, 2009 Report Share Posted July 4, 2009 I have owned both the Lyman and now the Chargemaster,the lyman ws pretty good but when the chargmaster cam out it was better,i have used a charge master since they cam out,I wouldnt be without it the best thing is with a charge master you can aslo re programme it to make it even faster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxshooter Posted July 5, 2009 Report Share Posted July 5, 2009 I use the RCBS Chargemaster combo. Fantastic piece of kit Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1967spud Posted July 5, 2009 Report Share Posted July 5, 2009 me want me want Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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